Checking The Fuel Level; Checking The Starter Battery; Using The Generator Set; Starting Procedure - SDMO Diesel 15000 TE Manual De Utilización Y Mantenimiento

3.4. Checking the fuel level

Danger
Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge (fig. A - mark 3). If necessary, fill-up:
Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap (fig. A - mark 4).
Fill the tank until the fuel gauge shows "F ", using the funnel and taking care not to spill any fuel.
Only use clean fuel without any water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
After filling-up, always check that the fuel tank filler cap is tightly closed.
If any fuel has been spilled, make sure that it has dried out and that any associated fumes have dissolved in the
Attention
atmosphere before starting-up the generator set.
Screw down the fuel tank filler cap tightly.

3.5. Checking the starter battery

Never place the battery close to a flame or fire.
Use only insulated tools.
Never use sulphuric acid or acid water to top up the electrolyte level.
Danger
Ensure that the battery (fig. A - mark 14) "-" terminal is connected to the circuit correctly.

4. Using the generator set

Before use:
- make sure you know how to stop the generating set in the event of an emergency,
- make sure you completely understand all the controls and operations.
Warning
To stop the generating set urgently, place the engine switch on "OFF" or "О".

4.1. Starting procedure

Check that the generating set is correctly earthed (see § Earthing the generating set).
Check the oil level (see § Checking the oil level).
Open the fuel tap (fig. A – no. 5 & fig. C - no. 1).
Turn the ON/OFF key switch (fig. A - no. 6) to the first position (contact).
Turn and hold the key for 5 seconds on the second position (preheating) when starting in very cold weather.
Turn the ON/OFF key switch to ON (third position) until the engine starts (release after 10 seconds max.). The ON/OFF key switch
returns to the first position.
4.2. Operation
When the running speed of the generating set has stabilised (approximately 3 minutes):
Check that the circuit breakers (fig. A - mark 7) are pushed down. Press if necessary .
Connect the appliances that are to be used to the electrical sockets (fig. A - mark 9) of the generating set.
The working hours counter (fig. A - mark 8) shows the number of hours that the generating set has worked.

4.3. Switching off

Stop and disconnect the equipment from the sockets (fig. A - mark 9).
Allow the engine to run on no-load for 1 or 2 minutes.
Turn the ignition key (fig. A mark 6) to the "O" position: The generating set stops.
Shut off the fuel tap (fig. A - mark 5 & fig. C - mark 1).
Always make sure that the generating set is properly ventilated.
Even after it has stopped, the engine continues to give off heat.
Warning
Filling with fuel must be carried out when the engine is switched off and as per the safety
instructions (see § Filling with fuel).